Rodolfus Choral Academy, Hackney
As the second year of our Choral Academy Hackney draws to a close, we reflect on the amazing year we have had.
Our choral leader George Cook has continued his weekly lessons in two schools, St Mary’s Stoke Newington and Holy Trinity Dalston, and this month singers from years 3-5 came together to perform Alexander L’Estrange’s cantata, Ahoy! Sing for the Mary Rose. The singers were joined by a professional quintet who can usually be found playing for West End shows!
You can read the full evaluation of our project here, including plans we have for Year 3.
If you are interested in how to set up your own Choral Academy, please get in touch at annabel@therodolfusfoundation.org.uk
PHOTO: George Cook rehearsing at St Mary’s Stoke Newington.
Funding the project
We are currently raising funds to continue the project into Year 3. Our plans include a continuation of the weekly choral singing lessons and the introduction of one-off workshops in the half term holidays and a longer choral course in the summer holidays held locally.
We are generously supported by the West Hackney Parochial Trust, The Charles S French Trust, the Armourers and Brasiers Gauntlet Trust and the Lyon Family Trust.
If you are able to support us further, please email annabel@therodolfusfoundation.org.uk